Posts tagged Coronavirus
Peloton’s Brand Mismanagement: From Status Symbol to Cost Restructuring

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the advertising world explored few bigger stories than the continual tale of Peloton’s brand mismanagement. When the COVID-19 pandemic first started, many states throughout the country imposed lockdowns to mitigate the virus’ spread.

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Facebook Allows Face Mask Ads

When the Coronavirus pandemic first reached the United States, it brought mass amounts of panic-buying, accompanied by those who took advantage of the hysteria and bought huge quantities of products to sell at an inflated price. There were nation-wide shortages of toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and face masks as everyone prepared to hunker down and protect themselves from contracting COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Rise of the Infodemic

Have we made the coronavirus worse than it is?

There is no doubt that a virus of this kind should cause some worry, but the amount of worry and misinformation that has been produced as a result of the coronavirus may be excessive. This is a result of social media and the spread of misinformation.

This spread of information has caused worry, racism, and extra work for those fighting the virus. With all of these factors, the coronavirus has become just another prime example of an infodemic.

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